Karnataka Board Class 7 Social Science Chapter 11 North America Solution

Karnataka State Board (KSEEB) Social Science Geography Class 7 Chapter 11 North America Exercise Question and Answer.

Q.1 Answer the following.

1) Why is North America called ‘ The Land of Prairies’?

Answer – The Central plains are also referred to as the Great plains of the Prairies, so North America called ‘The Land Of Prairies’.

2) Mention the location and extent of N A.

Answer – North America is located entirely to the north of the equator. It lies within 7° N to 84° N latitudes. North America is the third largest continent in area (16.4%) in the world after Asia and Africa. It is almost 7 times (24.24 mil sq.km) bigger than India.

3) Make a list of important countries of North America.

Answer – Canada, United States and Mexico are 3 Important countries of North America.

4) How are the Grand Canyon of Northern America formed?

Answer – The Grand Canyon of Northern America formed as Colorado river drains into Colorado plateau.

5) Name the important plants and animals of NA.

Answer – The plants like Cypress, Oak, ash, Chesnut, birch, beech, maple and animals like Beaver, Black Bear, Musk rat and Porcupine.

6) Make a list of important rivers of NA.

Answer – The Mississippi and Missouri are the Great Rivers of North America. River Colorado and River Columbia are the west flowing rivers and they are short and swift and River Columbia flows across the Columbian plateau.

7) Who is called ‘Lumber Jacks’ in NA?

Answer – Lumbering is a highly organized job in North America. People engaged in lumbering in Canada are known as Lumber Jacks.

8) Mention the important races and their languages formed in NA.

Answer – Europeans, American Indians and Africans are important races of North America, where as Spanish, English, French or American are formed languages of North America.

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Updated: March 22, 2023 — 4:56 pm

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